It's Confirmed: Orioles' Roberts Placed On Disabled List

Brian Roberts went 5-for-12 with a double, run scored, RBI and stolen base in the first three games of the season. (AP photo)

Hours before Friday's home opener against the Minnesota Twins, the Baltimore Orioles confirmed what many expected.

The team placed second baseman Brian Roberts on the 15-day disabled list, after he injured his hamstring in the ninth inning of Thursday's game with the Rays.

The team says Roberts suffers from a right hamstring strain.

There are reports Roberts may be out for as long as four weeks.

The team today recalled infielder Yamaico Navarro from Triple-A Norfolk to take the place of Roberts on the roster.

Navarro, 25, was acquired from Pittsburgh on November 30, in exchange for minor league pitcher Jhondaniel Medina.

He batted .276/.417/.379 in 29 spring training at-bats for the Orioles after hitting .279/.366/.491 in 66 games with Triple-A Indianapolis last season and going 8-for-50 with the Pirates. He will wear #54.

Roberts, 35, went 5-for-12 with a double, run scored, RBI and stolen base in the first three games of the season.

Ryan Flaherty is listed as the starting second baseman for today's game.